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Linthwaite Clough Primary School

Kirklees, HD7 5NJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Linthwaite Clough Primary School

Linthwaite Clough Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, serving children aged 4 to 11. Within the local authority, it sits among 144 primary schools, of which only eight hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school’s most recent graded inspection, in September 2023, judged it Inadequate overall, a significant drop from its previous Good rating in 2013. This places it well behind its top-performing local peers: Carlton Junior and Infant School, Netherthong Primary School, and St Peter’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School, all of which rank highly within the area. For parents weighing options in Kirklees, Linthwaite Clough currently stands as a school facing serious challenges, particularly when compared with these stronger alternatives nearby.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChapel Hill, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD7 5NJ
HeadteacherJames Roberts
Local AuthorityKirklees
School Capacity315

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Early Years Provision
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallArt StudiosGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsRoundersFootballDanceCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Linthwaite Clough Primary School

Linthwaite Clough Primary School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.